Babka

• 3 packages dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (105u0b0F)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 8 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 whole eggs (beaten)
• 3 more egg yolks (beaten with other eggs)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup white raisins

1. Scald milk and add butter; set aside to cool.
2. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand 10 minutes or until sufficiently "foamed."
3. In a large bowl, mix flour and rest of dry ingredients. Combine both dry and wet ingredients in the following order: add 3 cups flour mix, then wet ingredients (excluding raisins), then 2 cups flour mix, then more 2 cups flour mix, 1 cup flour mix, and finally raisins.
4. Let rise in warm area for 1 1/2 hours. Punch down and knead for 2 to 3 minutes. Divide into 3 chunks and place in greased loaf pans. Cover and let rise in warm area for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
5. Bake at 350u0b0F for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool on rack and enjoy this great family tradition.

yeast, warm water, milk, butter, white sugar, flour, salt, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla, white raisins

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/babka-50174250 (may not work)